| “ | Assassination... It's the family trade. We all take it up. My folks see me as an exceptional prospect. But I don't see that I should have to live up to their expectations. | „ |
| ~ Killua talking about his history to Gon |
| “ | Sorry, but I'm a little ticked off right now. So I'm just gonna take it out on you. | „ |
| ~ Killua to Menthuthuyoupi |
Summary
- "We were confident. We thought we put in the effort. We practiced until we coughed up blood. We perfected our combo moves. We failed because we were ignorant... of the existence of prodigies beyond our imagination. Here was someone who was born to be a first-rate hunter. It's as if we were racing down the highway at 60 MPH, and he breezed by at 180. What was all our effort for? From his perspective, we'd accomplished nothing. This'll be our last year trying out. I'm sure others will make the same decision this year."
- - Amori after all 1500 participants were singlehandedly wiped out by Killua.
Killua Zoldyck (キルア=ゾルディック, Kirua Zorudikku) is the deuteragonist in the series Hunter × Hunter. He is the middle son of the Zoldyck Family and is considered the heir of the Family, being considered the Zoldyck with the most potential in the family's history. Regardless, Killua runs away from home due to his harsh upbringing, overbearing mother, and eldest brother and decides to take the Hunter Exam, where he meets his best friend Gon Freecss. He fails the exam after being disqualified for murdering a participant. Still, after Gon learns that his brother Illumi influenced him into acting out, he travels to Kukuroo Mountain and retrieves Killua, and both leave for the next adventure.
Powers and Stats
Tier: 9-B | 9-A | 8-B | 8-B, up to 8-A with Ryu and Ko | 8-A, higher with Kanmuru, up to Low 7-C with Ryu and Ko
Key: Before Mastering Nen | Heaven's Arena | Yorknew Arc - Greed Island Arc [Pre-Training] | Greed Island Arc [Post-Training] - Early Chimera Ant Arc | Chimera Ant Arc and Election Arc
Name: Killua Zoldyck, Evans (Alias)
Origin: Hunter X Hunter
Gender: Male
Age: 12 at the beginning of the series, 14 currently
Classification: Hunter, Nen Practicer, Former Assassin, Human
Powers and Abilities:
Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Power Reading (Killua can estimate how powerful a target is with a glance), Master Hand-to-Hand Combatant (Killua is an exceptional melee fighter and master of many unarmed combat techniques), Pressure Points (He can knock people out with slight grazes to the neck), Acrobatics (Killua has demonstrated exceptional agility, balance, and coordination. He can fight extremely proficiently in mid-air), Weapon Mastery (Killua is implied to be adept with firearms, and is most adept with yo-yos that weigh fifty kilograms. He is also highly skilled at improvisation, as he was able to defeat Bopobo, a man many times larger and taller than him, with nothing but liquor and a spark of electricity), Stealth Mastery (Melody stated that Killua's footsteps are the quietest she has ever heard, Killua practiced shadowing since the age of three, and successfully tailed world-class Nen users such as Nobunaga and Machi without them knowing where he was), Accelerated Development (Much like Gon, Killua's potential is described as bottomless and terrifying. Intellectually, physically and with Nen, his talent can only be found in one in ten million. He can pick up new teachings near-instantly and is considered by his family to have the highest potential of them all. He easily caught up with and surpassed a dangerous Nen user such as Binolt after a few days of fighting, and during the match with Razor, Biscuit stated that she didn't reach Killua's level until she was in her late twenties. Hisoka and Razor also deem Killua to have extremely high potential), Body Control (Killua can dislocate and reset his joints on a whim, and can turn his hand into a claw), Afterimage Creation and Limited Illusion Creation with Rhythm Echo (Killua can create afterimages that can act as decoys, these afterimages can fool strong Nen users like the Bombers), Resistance to Electricity Manipulation and Poison Manipulation (Due to his brutal and rigorous training, Killua has developed resistance to both electricity and poison, not flinching after being shocked by one million volts of electricity and drinking Tonpa's laxatives without any ill effects. Later, he completely shrugged off poison from a Chimera Ant soldier), Immense Pain Tolerance (Killua can bear very intense physical pain without his physical or mental abilities being impaired. He was tortured by Milluki for several weeks straight, found it amusing, and eventually fell asleep. He can withstand one million volts of electricity and only feel mild pain. He was able to formulate a plan while being grievously wounded by the Ortho Siblings including several organs)
All abilities on a higher level. Limited Nen Manipulation (Transmuter; Killua is a Nen prodigy much like Gon being a one in ten million rare talent. He can use the four primary techniques and one advanced technique, Gyo)
All previous abilities vastly improved, Transmutation (Killua can transmute his aura into electricity), Electricity Manipulation and Limited Durability Negation (Killua's Nen ability is to absorb, create and manipulate electricity. He can shock opponents through contact), Status Effect Inducement with Lightning Palm (Killua's electrical attacks momentarily stun opponents for a few seconds, and can affect Nen users much stronger than him such as the Bombers), Improved Martial Arts (Learned Shingen-ryu from Bisky; including techniques allowing to exploit opponent weaknesses. For example, their eyes or necks and shock their organs with palm strikes. He can now easily match and exceed Binolt in hand-to-hand combat. He defeated Sub, a much stronger opponent, without the use of his hands and laid various tactics in battle to create weaknesses for his opponent and anticipate them. Killua stated that tanks and fighter jets are nothing to him and later defeated a military unit comprised of at least four tanks), Improved Nen Manipulation (Was trained by Bisky and learned various advanced techniques. Which includes full mastery of everything including a limited version of En, though with the likely exception of In), Preparation (With preparation, Killua was able to make it so Gon who was vastly weaker than Genthru prevailed in their battle, using Nen techniques and items to counter his abilities)
All previous abilities vastly improved, Enhanced Fear Manipulation (Scared Rammot into paralysis and caused him to hallucinate even though Rammot is a powerful Nen user who can use Ten), Improved Electricity Manipulation and Limited Durability Negation (Killua can now hurl electricity at opponents in the form of lightning, this lightning was able to paralyze Menthuthuyoupi who is far superior in almost every aspect physically), Regeneration (Mid-Low. Healed grievous injuries from the Ortho Siblings in two days), Instinctive Reaction with Whirlwind (By programming his aura to send a command directly to his brain, he completely bypasses the nervous system allowing him to react automatically. With this, he was able to catch a Nen dart that only gained corporeality as soon as it hit its mark, catching it as soon as it materialized on his forehead, which astonished the Ortho Siblings), Enhanced Extrasensory Perception (Killua's senses are honed to the point where he could sense Meleoron tailing him and Gon in a forest even while he was invisible and killed all his traces, he can also detect perfect Zetsu Users such as Tsubone)
All previous abilities with electric-based abilities enhanced, Electric Aura and Speed Amplification with Kanmuru (Killua can use his electric aura to boost his speed beyond what is physically possible. His entire body is encased in an electrical aura. All his attacks stun his opponent)
Attack Potency: Wall level (With claws, he ripped a heart out of a Notorious Criminal, Johness, who crushed a part of a concrete wall with his grip. He also one-shot Bodoro, who was equal to an early Leorio), higher in Assassin Mode | Small Building level (Even the most basic applications of Nen are enough to crack a thick wall. After learning Nen he could casually destroy thick walls to escape the Phantom Troupe hideout; Kurapika stated that merely learning the basics of Nen increases one's capabilities by several times), higher with Assassin Mode | City Block level (Casually broke Pakunoda's arm), higher with Claws and Assassin Mode | City Block level (Stronger than before, could fight a healthy Binolt by himself, even though the latter was able to stomp both Gon and Killua before their training while heavily injured), higher with Claws and Assassin Mode, up to Multi-City Block level with Ryu and Ko (Ko uses ten times the usual amount of aura one's body has, Ryu can adapt that value accordingly through the body) | Multi-City Block level (He could have defeated Shoot had Illumi's needle not been restricting him. Much stronger than Chimera Officers, casually decapitating Rammot. Physically superior to Zazan in the databook), higher with Claws, Assassin Mode and Kanmuru (With Kanmuru, Killua was able to slightly burn Youpi's cheek, to the point where the latter was enjoying a close-quarters fight), up to Small Town level with Ryu and Ko
Speed: Subsonic (Casually blitzes Peak-Humans. Tore out a heart so fast that Johness took several seconds before realizing his heart was missing[1]), higher in Assassin Mode | Subsonic+ (Shouldn't be much slower than his greed Island self, who should be comparable to weaker Hunters such as Tocino), higher with Assassin Mode | Subsonic+ (Faster than before. Comparable to Gon. Should be comparable to weaker Hunters such as Tocino), higher with Assassin Mode | Supersonic+ (Superior to Goreinu who could react to one of Razor's throws[2]), higher with Assassin Mode, Massively Hypersonic+ with Thunderbolt (Thunderbolt mimics the effects of real lightning) | Hypersonic with Hypersonic+ reactions (Should be comparable or superior to late Chimera Ant arc Gon. Managed to block and react to several of Shoot's attacks[3]. Killed Rammot and removed his head before he even realized he had died[4]), higher with Assassin Mode, High Hypersonic with High Hypersonic+ reactions with Kanmuru and Whirlwind (Blitzed Menthuthuyoupi. Reacted to a dart before it pierced his skull), Massively Hypersonic+ with Thunderbolt
Lifting Strength: Class 25 (Before Killua learned Nen, he was able to open a 16-ton gate) | At least Class 25 (Killua grew exponentially stronger after learning Nen) | At least Class 25 (Killua is stronger than before) | Class 100 (After he learned Nen, he opened almost around 64 tons)
Striking Strength: Wall level (Ripped out Johness' heart in one swift motion) | Small Building level (Stronger than Gon) | City Block level | City Block level (Can casually mutilate Chimera Ants. Can match and harm Shoot even with the needle holding him back), up to Multi-City Block level with Ryu and Ko | Multi-City Block level (Without the needle he is unfazed with fighting Illumi), up to Small Town level with Ryu and Ko
Durability: Wall level | Small Building level (Should have comparable durability to Gon) | City Block level | City Block level, up to Multi-City Block level with Ryu and Ko | Multi-City Block level (Withstood a huge explosion from a Chimera Ant with nothing but minor scratches), up to Small Town level with Ryu and Ko
Stamina: Superhuman (Ran beyond 80 kilometers without breaking a sweat. Fought Binolt for ten days straight. Killua was able to run and fight in NGL for 30 hours and did not exhibit signs of fatigue. Killua has incredible pain tolerance and can fight and train for hours without issue due to his upbringing, electric torture is meaningless to him, and defeated five hundred people in an instant without breaking a sweat)
Range: Extended Melee Range, higher with Nen techniques, Tens of Meters with Thunderbolt
Standard Equipment: Two yo-yos that weigh 50 kilograms each, which can be used in conjunction with Killua's Hatsu as well
Intelligence: Gifted in general. Genius in combat. Killua was trained from birth to be one of the world's best assassins and was taught an array of assassination techniques, even those of a supernatural nature. Killua's intellect far exceeds what a normal boy his age should be capable of, and is smarter than most adults. He is also quite knowledgeable on various topics such as technology, gaming, etc., suggesting part of his assassination training was general knowledge. He can formulate accurate predictions on his opponent's move and has proved capable of efficiently analyzing hostile capabilities and thought patterns. He can devise effective strategies in a matter of instants. Killua's years of experience can lead him to pick the best option, and he can keep his cool in dangerous situations. He is also highly observant and can pick up on details unnoticed at the subconscious level. Killua is capable of devising sophisticated tactics, running accurate simulations, and evaluating the success rate of each of them, even in the middle of a fight. His skills in evaluating the assets at his disposal and making the most of them are such that Gon and Biscuit were completely dependent on him to organize their Greed Island cards. Despite Knuckle being his senior and a combat veteran, Killua also presided over the strategic meeting before the invasion of the palace. Killua is skilled in various weapons and can improvise with tools of his environment and even turn others' weapons into their own demise, as seen against the various Chimera Ants and their attempt to ambush him. He even has great skill in using two yo-yos which earned praise from Shoot. He is also an outstanding talent in the field of Nen, being able to distribute it with a margin of error lower than 1%, which requires the most skill and experience. He is normally regarded as more talented than Gon when it comes to Nen control.
Weaknesses: Killua needs to charge himself by absorbing electricity in some manner, which he has done through a tazer and electrical sockets, to use his Nen abilities. He can run out of electricity if he overuses his Nen powers, forcing him to take additional time to charge up. Kanmuru (Godspeed) has a time limit. Due to Illumi's needle, he was initially unwilling to fight those equal or greater to him in strength and would retreat unless victory was guaranteed. However, after Killua removed the needle, this weakness no longer applies. Zetsu involves keeping one's aura exclusively in the body, it makes a Nen user more vulnerable to physical and Nen attacks, because one doesn't have any aura on the outside of one's body to protect oneself.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
Muscle and Joint Control: Killua can dislodge his joints at will in less than a second. He demonstrated this ability by dislocating his shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers to free himself from Machi's strings.
- Claws: Killua can turn his hands into a claw-like appearance and utilize them just like claws. These claws are sharper than knives and can tear a limb easily.
Rhythm Echo (肢曲しきょく, Shikyoku): An assassination art, the Rhythm Echo is a motion that creates an afterimage of the body through a varying cadence of steps. There is a total absence of noise during the movement and multiple phantoms.
Assassin Mode: Killua can enter a state of heightened concentration in which he focuses entirely on killing the enemy, preventing himself from hesitating. According to him, there is a sensible difference between his power in this state and with his usual mindset.
- The Snake Awakens (蛇活 (だかつ), Dakatsu): He moves his arms with incredible speed and cuts everything which comes in contact with.
- Lightning Palm (雷掌イズツシ Izutsushi): As the name suggests, Killua can shock an opponent by touching them with his palms. This does formidable damage and temporarily paralyze even stronger opponents.
- Thunderbolt (落雷ナルカミ Narukami): Killua is also able to project large bolt of lightning from his hands, striking an opponent with electricity from a distance which paralyzes them.
- Godspeed: With his hair, hands and feet changed into electric type aura, Killua's Kanmuru ability allows him to react and move his body at speeds that would typically be physically impossible (even in Hunter × Hunter universe). This ability changes Killua's aura into a field capable of transmitting all electrical impulses from his brain in a straight line directly to the part of the body he wants to use, completely bypassing his nervous system. It is split into two core functions.
- Whirlwind (疾しっ風ぷう迅じん雷らい, Shippū Jinrai): The first core function of Godspeed has Killua react automatically to external stimuli. Instead of the normal process of the stimulus being perceived by the nerves, which transmit a signal to the brain, which in turn sends an instruction to the muscles, Killua programs his aura to send an electric signal to his muscles to instantly react to a threat, bypassing the comparatively slow nervous system. The aura can be preprogrammed to respond to different stimuli: physical contact, sinister intent in the enemy aura, or someone stepping in a predetermined perimeter, and the specific response is preprogrammed as well. This allows Killua to react automatically, which he uses to evade enemy attacks with flawless speed and timing.
- Speed of Lightning (電でん光こう石せっ火か, Denkō Sekka): The ability to move his body according to his own will, used to travel long distances at high speed.
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Notable Victories:
Tanjirou Kamado (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Tanjirou's Profile (Speed was equalized. Both were at their 8-A versions)
Guts (Berserk) Guts' Profile (Chimera Ant Arc Killua and Berserker Armor Guts were used. Speed was not equalized)
Notable Losses:
Inconclusive Matches:
Discussions
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